Tag Archives: family
Say No Out of Love, Not Yes Out of Fear
The gifts you buy are not why you are loved. I know deep down you know that, but you get caught up in other emotions that make you feel as if you are denying loved ones if you don’t give … Continue reading
The Heirloom
“They also do not want our furniture! Lol. But with the recent passing of my mom, I made sure each of my daughters had a piece of my mom — some china she hand painted — and told them that … Continue reading
Pay a gratitude visit
Have you heard of this before? I hadn’t, but I love the idea. Take your spring energy and invest it in your loved ones. Evidence suggests that paying a gratitude visit can improve your relationships, says Laurie Santos, host of … Continue reading
Unwelcomed Family Vists
My younger cousin, “Thomas,” recently moved close enough to make visits between us possible. Thomas is married to a lovely woman. They’ve extended an invitation to me, my husband, and adult children, to come to their new place for dinner. … Continue reading
Is it Bad-Mouthing to Discuss Ex’s Poor Mental Health?
I have been divorced for five-plus years, co-parenting three kids in a very small town. It has been okay for the most part after a very acrimonious start. Two of the children are now off in college; one is still … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 